171
171
Oct 31, 2012
10/12
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 171
favorite 0
quote 0
romney and mr. obama canceled a political appearances tuesday, the two campaigns -- escalated a heated exchange over mitt romney suggestion that the president also bailout had benefited china. he returned to pennsylvania in hopes of returning the momentum. the story wall street journal goes on to talk about that many have come out including those in the auto industry to say that the governor was wrong on this ad, that he is running in the state of ohio. we will talk about that more in about 10 minutes when reid wilson of the hot line joins us to talk about october surprises and all things campaign 2012. democratic caller, go ahead. caller: i think one of the things people are not realizing , and people who think the global warming who does not exist -- here's an issue. there was a geologist on cnn in explained that a cold front came in from the northwest, right through chicago. one day last week we were sitting at 80 degrees. the next we were sitting at 40 degrees. we went from 80 to 40. that cold f
romney and mr. obama canceled a political appearances tuesday, the two campaigns -- escalated a heated exchange over mitt romney suggestion that the president also bailout had benefited china. he returned to pennsylvania in hopes of returning the momentum. the story wall street journal goes on to talk about that many have come out including those in the auto industry to say that the governor was wrong on this ad, that he is running in the state of ohio. we will talk about that more in about 10...
86
86
Oct 16, 2012
10/12
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 86
favorite 0
quote 0
romney surge in the polls. there was a three day retreat for donors, where the campaign was seeking to tap into a burst of enthusiasm among formerly jitter -- jittery donors. chicago, ill., on the independent line. good morning to you. caller: bear with me. i always get nervous when i call in, but i wanted to make several points to respond to a caller a few calls back from florida. she talked about the role of the moderator. it was my understanding that the moderator, jim lehrer, i believe, in the first debate, that they were trying out a new format. i did not like that particular format. it was almost like the moderator really was not there. also, a caller called in from ohio and said she wanted to hear more about poverty, which is also a concern of mine. i think that there is a great deal of disparity, the 47% and who is looking out for the middle class. they represent my value. one other thing, i think that there has been a total lack of respect for this president. i believe that he is, in a state of the uni
romney surge in the polls. there was a three day retreat for donors, where the campaign was seeking to tap into a burst of enthusiasm among formerly jitter -- jittery donors. chicago, ill., on the independent line. good morning to you. caller: bear with me. i always get nervous when i call in, but i wanted to make several points to respond to a caller a few calls back from florida. she talked about the role of the moderator. it was my understanding that the moderator, jim lehrer, i believe, in...
125
125
Jul 25, 2012
07/12
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 125
favorite 0
quote 0
mitt romney, he caters to china. that priest sent him to china, a communist country that has the highest abortion rates. i think president obama is a lot stronger than what people give him credit for and is more respected in other countries than people give him credit for. the invasion of iraq, the bush administration, and the runs field and dick cheney. after several years, they were known in some military circles as the three stooges. romney is using the same people. and i just think he is not going to be good for our country when you support a communist country like china and by giving them jobs which supports china's believes in abortion and everything else. host: thank you to everyone who called. but just to another headline. host: "the new york times." host: a story out of cairo there. we will take a brief break and then begin our conversation with a couple of members of the u.s. house. first we will talk with congressman henry cuellar. we will most talked a lot u.s. /mexican relations. at about 8:30 eastern ti
mitt romney, he caters to china. that priest sent him to china, a communist country that has the highest abortion rates. i think president obama is a lot stronger than what people give him credit for and is more respected in other countries than people give him credit for. the invasion of iraq, the bush administration, and the runs field and dick cheney. after several years, they were known in some military circles as the three stooges. romney is using the same people. and i just think he is...
115
115
Oct 30, 2012
10/12
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 115
favorite 0
quote 0
-- what does romney stand for? host: i have a feeling you agree with her, going to move on to the next caller from new jersey. susan, go ahead. caller: the first thing i would like to take up is reverse discrimination. the people who call into your show, mainly democrats, who are very much in favor of president obama, they seem to have forgotten about the problem started with the democrats. people in congress who pushed for most citizens who cannot afford it, never will be able to afford houses. that is where it started. the next problem, you denied that the president had anything to do with an ghazi. that simply is not true. for two weeks after it happened, he shut everybody out to cover up for him and say that it was a protest. and it was not. >> ok. guest: i would have to disagree with the caller on who started all of this. if you look at historical data, economically, americans have done better under democratic administrations than the house republican administrations. during the years of bill clinton, 23 milli
-- what does romney stand for? host: i have a feeling you agree with her, going to move on to the next caller from new jersey. susan, go ahead. caller: the first thing i would like to take up is reverse discrimination. the people who call into your show, mainly democrats, who are very much in favor of president obama, they seem to have forgotten about the problem started with the democrats. people in congress who pushed for most citizens who cannot afford it, never will be able to afford...
129
129
Aug 1, 2012
08/12
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 129
favorite 0
quote 0
romney endorses the path to prosperity. he has embraced that. he hasn't raised reforms to medicare, social security -- he has embraced reforms to medicare, social security, but has not offered a lot of specifics yet. i think that might be a good thing and something if paul ryan is the nominee we could hear more about. host: g.o. on twitter says obama unsalted the british -- in salted the british -- in salted the british when he trashed the church held statue they gave us. virginia. you are on with michael warren. caller: my question is first, be less lengthy in his replies. the point he raised about ron paul and paul ryan, he saw him as being a running mate, and looking at the big picture, which i think most candidates should do to get into places they should be attacking or directing their attention to -- it could be that if he is picked as a running mate it could confuse a lot of people that were actually for ron paul rather than paul ryan. with let's end there harvey. what do you think the influence of ron paul, congress
romney endorses the path to prosperity. he has embraced that. he hasn't raised reforms to medicare, social security -- he has embraced reforms to medicare, social security, but has not offered a lot of specifics yet. i think that might be a good thing and something if paul ryan is the nominee we could hear more about. host: g.o. on twitter says obama unsalted the british -- in salted the british -- in salted the british when he trashed the church held statue they gave us. virginia. you are on...
106
106
Oct 12, 2012
10/12
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 106
favorite 0
quote 0
[video clip] mitt romney is a car guy. let me tell you about the mitt romney i know. this was a guy, i was talking to family in massachusetts the other day. their kids were hit in a car crash, four of them, and to the will of them were paralyzed the romney -- paralyzed. the romney's did not know them. he asked if he could come over on christmas, brought the boys gifts, and he said i know you're struggling, do not worry about college, i will pay for it. mitt romney does not tell these stories. mark told me the story, and he said it was not the cash out, it was the time. this is a man that gave 30% of his income to charity, more than the two of us combined. he cares about 100% of the people in this country. i think the vice president knows that sometimes words did not come out of your mouth the right way. [laughter] >> i always say what i mean. >> we want everybody to succeed. we want to get people out of poverty into the middle class. that is what we will push for. host: here is the front page of "the wall street journal" this morning. host: mr. biden frequently interr
[video clip] mitt romney is a car guy. let me tell you about the mitt romney i know. this was a guy, i was talking to family in massachusetts the other day. their kids were hit in a car crash, four of them, and to the will of them were paralyzed the romney -- paralyzed. the romney's did not know them. he asked if he could come over on christmas, brought the boys gifts, and he said i know you're struggling, do not worry about college, i will pay for it. mitt romney does not tell these stories....
162
162
Oct 30, 2012
10/12
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 162
favorite 0
quote 0
those are governor romney's plans. and president obama off the campaign trail, at the white house yesterday, held a news conference and former president bill clinton on the trail for him going to many of the battle ground states includi including,minnesota where the polls have shown it is up there. so, the former president will be stumping for president obama. maybe you heard yesterday that the labor department might delay those all important job numbers this friday before the election. this is from u.p.i. this morning. the labor department says it intends to release the awaited october jobs report on schedule friday despite hurricane sandy but can't be sure yet. we will give you more campaign news as we go along. first, back to phone calls. claudia in sun prairie, wisconsin, a democrat, talking about trust in government during natural disasters. go ahead, claudia. caller: good morning. i do trust in government. what i have a problem with is the obstructionism in congress by the republican party. we should have an infr
those are governor romney's plans. and president obama off the campaign trail, at the white house yesterday, held a news conference and former president bill clinton on the trail for him going to many of the battle ground states includi including,minnesota where the polls have shown it is up there. so, the former president will be stumping for president obama. maybe you heard yesterday that the labor department might delay those all important job numbers this friday before the election. this is...
159
159
Jul 12, 2012
07/12
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 159
favorite 0
quote 0
romney is -- the rest of romney 's cabinet. the story goes on to note if you of those folks who are being shafted -- chatted about. senator joe lieberman, who is leading the senate and president george w. bush's last national security adviser. a few of the folks being talked about for secretary of state positions in a potential romney cabinet if he does win. also, the all-important money battle continuing. rounding's donors, friends in finances -- rounding -- romney's the owners, friends in finance. -- donors, friends in finance. usa today found their information by reviewing the federal election commission reports and insights -- invites to fund-raising events. still talking about his health care voting yesterday in the house. port washington, maryland. randy is on the independent lines this morning. where should congress go from here? caller: i think this vote yesterday is ridiculous. it is a waste of time. where once it is to be hot senate, we know it is going to be killed. -- to the senate, it is going to get killed. we kno
romney is -- the rest of romney 's cabinet. the story goes on to note if you of those folks who are being shafted -- chatted about. senator joe lieberman, who is leading the senate and president george w. bush's last national security adviser. a few of the folks being talked about for secretary of state positions in a potential romney cabinet if he does win. also, the all-important money battle continuing. rounding's donors, friends in finances -- rounding -- romney's the owners, friends in...
134
134
Jul 28, 2012
07/12
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 134
favorite 0
quote 0
"the wall street journal has mitt romney traveling to israel. that says that romney and netanyahu have been correlated relationship. he said he took an implicit did get the obama administration, saying -- in the states, people are looking at who will become the romney vice presidential nomination. rudy giuliani is working voters. also, when it comes to presidential politics, "the wall street journal" has a story taking a look at president obama's reach for younger voters through social media. reconnecting with 2008 upporters, the campaign may have lost track. again, uncle sam, if he is helping or hurting the economy? that is the question for the next 10-15 minutes or so. indiana, robert, in the pan and line. i don't understand why the government cannot take care of its own business. obama is supposed to have bodyguards and everything and they go over there and they spend money that most taxpayers have to pay back so they can go over there and have a party and get drunk and have women in their motel rooms and stuff. keep our supposed to mouths sh
"the wall street journal has mitt romney traveling to israel. that says that romney and netanyahu have been correlated relationship. he said he took an implicit did get the obama administration, saying -- in the states, people are looking at who will become the romney vice presidential nomination. rudy giuliani is working voters. also, when it comes to presidential politics, "the wall street journal" has a story taking a look at president obama's reach for younger voters through...
186
186
Jul 1, 2012
07/12
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 186
favorite 0
quote 0
he could have been like mitt romney, just as rich as mitt romney. this president has a vision. he wants to help people move forward. republicans did not get on board, and no matter how many staples you put in his path, thank you for listening to me. host: you can find more comments on our twitter page, twitter.com/c-spanwj. the question this morning -- are you getting a vision from the republican and democratic presidential candidates? this is from a professor this morning. backers and opponents set to on how much in the program. from "the l.a. times," the u.s. worries are that it would end up words -- up towards -- up. many without air conditioning in this part of the country because of the storm on friday, with a related headline from "the baltimore sun." lewis is on the phone from utica, new york. good morning. welcome to the program. caller: this is my first chance to get through. first of all, i have a totally independent view. i am sick and tired of blaming republicans for what we hear on c-span and cnn. there is the same old economic triple down with the rich taking away
he could have been like mitt romney, just as rich as mitt romney. this president has a vision. he wants to help people move forward. republicans did not get on board, and no matter how many staples you put in his path, thank you for listening to me. host: you can find more comments on our twitter page, twitter.com/c-spanwj. the question this morning -- are you getting a vision from the republican and democratic presidential candidates? this is from a professor this morning. backers and...
205
205
Oct 29, 2012
10/12
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 205
favorite 0
quote 0
why mitt romney? caller: as we pointed out, just like a lot of voters we explored and examined a very long list of issues. we continue to come back to something that we have seen repeatedly in our own polling and countless interviews and countless encounters with everybody from farmers to every day iowans, business executives about two things. the political climate, but even more important and that is the economy. an uncertain future for a lot of people as it relates to jobs and meaningful salaries and futures. as we said down and deliberately, it was the economy that was front and center for us in terms of who can best jump started, who can pull us out of the doldrums. who can position as not necessarily looking back at the past four years but the next four years. it is for the editorial decided to focus on governor romney. this question, does your endorsement matter? caller: i absolutely believe so. this is not a battle cry for mitt romney supporters to go out there and vote for the governor. what t
why mitt romney? caller: as we pointed out, just like a lot of voters we explored and examined a very long list of issues. we continue to come back to something that we have seen repeatedly in our own polling and countless interviews and countless encounters with everybody from farmers to every day iowans, business executives about two things. the political climate, but even more important and that is the economy. an uncertain future for a lot of people as it relates to jobs and meaningful...
125
125
Jan 30, 2012
01/12
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 125
favorite 0
quote 0
mitt romney. romney said he has always voted republican when he had the opportunity. but in the 1992 massachusetts primary, mitt romney had the chance to vote for george h. w. bush or pat buchanan but he voted for a liberal democrat instead. mitt romney said his investments in fannie and freddie were in a blind trust but it is reported in "the national journal" that mitt romney are the tens of thousands of dollars of investments not in a blind trust. he denied seeing a false at his campaign used to attack newt gingrich but romney's own campaign paid for the ad and romney's own voice is on the ad approving the false content. if we can't trust what mitt romney says about his own record, how can we trust him on anything? host: paid for by the newt2012 campaign, and at contract -- attacking his main competitor. let's go to another floor the caller. regina joins us from orlando on the democrats' line. caller: hi. some previous callers said i did not relate to any of the republicans -- i do not consider ron paul a republican sens he is more a libertarian. after eight years
mitt romney. romney said he has always voted republican when he had the opportunity. but in the 1992 massachusetts primary, mitt romney had the chance to vote for george h. w. bush or pat buchanan but he voted for a liberal democrat instead. mitt romney said his investments in fannie and freddie were in a blind trust but it is reported in "the national journal" that mitt romney are the tens of thousands of dollars of investments not in a blind trust. he denied seeing a false at his...
123
123
Mar 7, 2012
03/12
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 123
favorite 0
quote 0
the only candidate that can be mitt romney. i think mitt romney is winning states only by 35%. there are very few states he wins with 50 or 40%. i really hope newt gingrich does the right thing for the conservative movement and drop out. host: "the wall street journal" saying -- william kristol weighing in on "the weekly standard" website -- it will not be over for a while ago. >> it is interesting because the same elite and the same establishment were the ones to change the rules in many cases to go from a winner-take-all system which allows the nominee to a merger earlier in the process, to this proportional system where it does take a longer time for the party to a point of nominee. what is interesting is when you of 2012, mittasth romney has done better than john mccain. mitt romney won michigan, john mccain did not. mike huckabee swept the entire south when he was running against john mccain in 2008. there are a lot of similarities. the biggest difference is the amount of delegates being delegated are not win or take all. in my john mccain was able to build speed by winnin
the only candidate that can be mitt romney. i think mitt romney is winning states only by 35%. there are very few states he wins with 50 or 40%. i really hope newt gingrich does the right thing for the conservative movement and drop out. host: "the wall street journal" saying -- william kristol weighing in on "the weekly standard" website -- it will not be over for a while ago. >> it is interesting because the same elite and the same establishment were the ones to...
133
133
Oct 23, 2012
10/12
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 133
favorite 0
quote 0
romney gained about 3 or four points. romney was shooting up. host: the jobs numbers are coming out the friday before the election. is that something that moves the polls, economic numbers like that? guest: the processions of the comet are fairly 10 -- of the economy are fairly baked in. host: people go to realclearpolitics.com -- what will they find? guest: links to all the talk from the left and right. trende has been our guest. we want to talk to undecided voters only. begin with the call from tj in charleston, south carolina. good morning. why are you undecided? caller: i wasn't sure whether i wanted president obama or john mccain. this is my first year being able to vote. i had some trouble getting my voter's registration card. it took a month to get my voter's registration card. i got it and i'm excited about voting. i watched all three debates. i hear a lot of conservatives talking about the navy and how big it should be. we don't need a date navy. leon panetta has asked the president for certain things and he has got certain things. to s
romney gained about 3 or four points. romney was shooting up. host: the jobs numbers are coming out the friday before the election. is that something that moves the polls, economic numbers like that? guest: the processions of the comet are fairly 10 -- of the economy are fairly baked in. host: people go to realclearpolitics.com -- what will they find? guest: links to all the talk from the left and right. trende has been our guest. we want to talk to undecided voters only. begin with the call...
168
168
Aug 21, 2012
08/12
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 168
favorite 0
quote 1
romney is not coming back aggressively on the tax side. why should mr. romney asked mr. obama to show his tax records from his college years and he will match those? we need an attack dog on the republican side. you are the presidential candidate, do you necessarily want to be the chief attack dog? if you decide you will go on the attack, do you -- you want to pick your battles. i'm not sure feeding into a democratic narrative about governor romney's tax returns by offering a counter challenges about college records would make the most sense in terms of his time. we have seen a little bit of a punch back efforts from mitt romney himself when he is asked about the tax records. he will say let's deal with something that matters. if we're talking about being secretive, why has the president exerted executive privilege when it comes to tens of thousands of documents containing to the scandal that resulted in the deaths of hundreds of agents -- hundreds of people including agents in the gun-running scandal. for the justice department to be covering this up as something people
romney is not coming back aggressively on the tax side. why should mr. romney asked mr. obama to show his tax records from his college years and he will match those? we need an attack dog on the republican side. you are the presidential candidate, do you necessarily want to be the chief attack dog? if you decide you will go on the attack, do you -- you want to pick your battles. i'm not sure feeding into a democratic narrative about governor romney's tax returns by offering a counter challenges...
185
185
Oct 24, 2012
10/12
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 185
favorite 0
quote 0
romney, changing. two weeks prior he said -- i thought he said he likes the timeline in afghanistan and we have to get out quickly. at the end of the day, the accumulation of what the american people saw in that debate was pretty much mitt romney saying, me too to obama's foreign policy. it was almost like everything obama would say, mitt romney couldn't say i agree, but clearly he was agreeing with the president's policy geared u. i thought it was interesting that mitt romney almost wanted benghaziway from the then gauz comments. when president obama is speaking, he is not speaking just to the electorate but other countries. i thought he did very well in that debate. i do not think that might grow issue is an important public policy issue. with florida voters, with a large jewish population. especially in southeast florida. they care about how the president has treated as real. and by all accounts they are very happy. host: bill on twitter -- what can we expect from another obama term? guest: floridia
romney, changing. two weeks prior he said -- i thought he said he likes the timeline in afghanistan and we have to get out quickly. at the end of the day, the accumulation of what the american people saw in that debate was pretty much mitt romney saying, me too to obama's foreign policy. it was almost like everything obama would say, mitt romney couldn't say i agree, but clearly he was agreeing with the president's policy geared u. i thought it was interesting that mitt romney almost wanted...
252
252
Sep 30, 2012
09/12
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 252
favorite 0
quote 0
romney is doing and mr. ryan is doing as opposed to what i already know about president obama, i am proud of him -- the things he is talking about as opposed to what they are talking about is about the rich getting richer as opposed to all of us being in this together. i do not have a problem paying more tax to help somebody out right now. i got where i was because of what people did prior to me. if a democrat or a republican needs a little help now, are we going to be americans and help each other out? are we going to play the race card in some situations, the money card the culture card? america is better than that. i want to see us take all of the good of everybody. host: thank you for the call. next is said joining us from georgia. the independent third party line. caller: i would like to make three or four quick points. as far as the a row corp. -- the irrelevancy of third parties, ralph nader was very relevant and florida. to the point about -- i am a libertarian. ross perot is the data kind of got me
romney is doing and mr. ryan is doing as opposed to what i already know about president obama, i am proud of him -- the things he is talking about as opposed to what they are talking about is about the rich getting richer as opposed to all of us being in this together. i do not have a problem paying more tax to help somebody out right now. i got where i was because of what people did prior to me. if a democrat or a republican needs a little help now, are we going to be americans and help each...
129
129
Jun 24, 2012
06/12
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 129
favorite 0
quote 0
now, the president said governor romney opposes, romney is very clear he would have vetoed harry reid act. but he said the dream act, that would lead a path to sit zynn -- citizenship. guest: the problem with that is he has not answered the question, as you mentioned in terms of what he would do with president obama's policy. the problem with what he talked about, the version of the dream act he talked about which is fantastic and we need that, it's a very small proportion of the kids that we're talking about. the dream act essentially was a bipartisan, historically bipartisan legislation that focused on the kids who wanted to go to school. not just those in the military. the other problem was what romney said or didn't say in his speech was that he didn't mention anything about what he would do with the 12 million undocumented immigrants that are here. as you know, that is the biggest issue. because we're not going to deport them, as much as mitt romney wants to do that. in fact one of the things he talked about during the primaries which is another reason he's in such a big hole wit
now, the president said governor romney opposes, romney is very clear he would have vetoed harry reid act. but he said the dream act, that would lead a path to sit zynn -- citizenship. guest: the problem with that is he has not answered the question, as you mentioned in terms of what he would do with president obama's policy. the problem with what he talked about, the version of the dream act he talked about which is fantastic and we need that, it's a very small proportion of the kids that...
123
123
Jun 27, 2012
06/12
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 123
favorite 0
quote 0
romney? there is no plan. if we are going to criticize the president for an effort of trying to get this issue resolved, co ahead and do that. the blockages that have happened in congress have come from these party members consistently. we passed the dream act in the house. we needed 60 in the senate. we got to 55. almost every single republican voted against it. it is good to point fingers but it is also good to do self- examination on the part of mitt romney and realize you have offered nothing but the same kind of divisive political rhetoric. now you want to shift the blame to the president when it is been your party that has been the barrier from the get go. host: republican on the line from the philadelphia. caller: good morning. which law permits babies born of foreign parents to automatically become citizens? i believe that was put in for the african slaves to automatically become citizens. the only way we are going to stop this is to change the law. thank you. guest: it is not a law. it is the constitu
romney? there is no plan. if we are going to criticize the president for an effort of trying to get this issue resolved, co ahead and do that. the blockages that have happened in congress have come from these party members consistently. we passed the dream act in the house. we needed 60 in the senate. we got to 55. almost every single republican voted against it. it is good to point fingers but it is also good to do self- examination on the part of mitt romney and realize you have offered...
127
127
Oct 22, 2012
10/12
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 127
favorite 0
quote 0
the mitt romney first debate bounce has disappeared, though the survey shows that the mitt romney backers are far more energy -- energized about him. in "the washington post" they write -- "it all comes down to foreign policy"? he writes that the seat of the presidential base could well focus on this. "president obama and mitt romney are headed to florida for their final debate, with national polls suggesting that the race is tied and with a terrorist attack in libya dominating the headlines." as you call in this morning, what would you like to see asked at tonight's foreign policy debate? judy, joining us from south carolina. what would you like to hear talked about? caller: i want to know why he did not do anything on iran and why he did not meet with israel. host: who are you referring to? caller: obama. i am a mitt romney supporter. i feel like obama is definitely not christian. i feel like he has definitely not followed up on israel to meet with their prime minister, and i do not like that. i do not think that was right. host: all right. in, not so, tennessee. caller: good morning, w
the mitt romney first debate bounce has disappeared, though the survey shows that the mitt romney backers are far more energy -- energized about him. in "the washington post" they write -- "it all comes down to foreign policy"? he writes that the seat of the presidential base could well focus on this. "president obama and mitt romney are headed to florida for their final debate, with national polls suggesting that the race is tied and with a terrorist attack in libya...
141
141
Sep 19, 2012
09/12
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 141
favorite 0
quote 0
romney has brought this issue. to issue. 47% of americans are not paying anythin income taxes and are deriving tax benefits through the earned income credit and other credits. food stamp and wic. all kinds of stuff. poverty is not what people did is in america. there is poverty in india, not in the united states. people in the u.s. been party have three television sets and a car and driving around with nobody working. that's my , and. that's my comment. host: you can watch the entire video at our web site at at c- span.org. i was senator tom harkin will join us to react to the comments and discuss efforts in the senate to avoid the fiscal cliff. later we will discuss energy issues and campaign 2012 with kentucky congressman ed whitfield. ♪ ♪ >> this weekend, from the national mall, but off annual national book festival. two days of of your presentation then interviews, plus your phone calls, e-mails, and tweets, and it touts. auto-tune the in i[video clip] >> the country faces the starkest choice of president i
romney has brought this issue. to issue. 47% of americans are not paying anythin income taxes and are deriving tax benefits through the earned income credit and other credits. food stamp and wic. all kinds of stuff. poverty is not what people did is in america. there is poverty in india, not in the united states. people in the u.s. been party have three television sets and a car and driving around with nobody working. that's my , and. that's my comment. host: you can watch the entire video at...
148
148
Jul 14, 2012
07/12
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 148
favorite 0
quote 0
about mitt romney. if they get more documents with huge numbers, they will come up with fantastical questions. i would argue the obama campaign probably lead the boston globe reporters down the primrose path in resurrecting the story that had been well gone over by the "washington post" and others. they're good at getting the media to pounce on things. additional tax documents would provide just that. host: missouri, julie, go ahead. is this max creek, missouri? go ahead. caller: yes. i wanted to make some statements and hoped it could help me. i am not sure about the health care plan and how that will work for my husband and me. we both work seasonal jobs. we cannot afford this program. to be penalized, where does that money go? i live in a rural place. we need more jobs. all the jobs here are being outsourced. i want to know which candidate will help us create more jobs. host: joseph ramirez adds this from twitter. guest: anytime you have unemployment over 8%, it is tough headwind. to answer the calle
about mitt romney. if they get more documents with huge numbers, they will come up with fantastical questions. i would argue the obama campaign probably lead the boston globe reporters down the primrose path in resurrecting the story that had been well gone over by the "washington post" and others. they're good at getting the media to pounce on things. additional tax documents would provide just that. host: missouri, julie, go ahead. is this max creek, missouri? go ahead. caller: yes....
170
170
Sep 12, 2012
09/12
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 170
favorite 0
quote 0
mitt romney said about the return of u.s. troops from abroad, but they should not be an excuse to hollow out our military. that was at the national guard association conference. president obama was with others at the pentagon memorial yesterday. papers also looking at remembrances that happened in places throughout the country including in pennsylvania, new york, and washington, where the attacks took place. we will talk more about what's happening in congress in just a few moments during this brief work session in washington. our guests are senator chuck grassley of iowa, a republican. and we will hear from congressman tim ryan, a democrat from ohio. we will be right back. >> ♪ >> did you see the jobs report this morning? 95,000 net new jobs created and almost 400,000 people dropped out of the workforce. it is simply unimaginable. >> today we learned that after losing 800,000 jobs per month when i took office, business once again added jobs for the 30th month in a row. a total of more than 4.6 million jobs. >> engage with
mitt romney said about the return of u.s. troops from abroad, but they should not be an excuse to hollow out our military. that was at the national guard association conference. president obama was with others at the pentagon memorial yesterday. papers also looking at remembrances that happened in places throughout the country including in pennsylvania, new york, and washington, where the attacks took place. we will talk more about what's happening in congress in just a few moments during this...
168
168
Mar 11, 2012
03/12
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 168
favorite 0
quote 0
i am a registered independent for romney, not obama. i will not vote at all if santorum is the nominee for the republican party. host: why do you say that? caller: i think santorum is too far on the religious side. i do not like that part of the republican party. host: we will get a response from tom baxter. guest: that may be a conviction your firmly set in, but i wonder if the news stories of the past week have had any impact on you in that regard with the rush limbaugh story which has gone pretty much viral in georgia with a legislature or in georgia that is making an analogy between women in the question of an abortion bill and farm animals that he had handled. i would just ask the caller is that feeds in to that sentiment. host: can you follow-up on what the caller was saying in this issue from the front page of "the new york times," writing about the president's efforts to court women. there will be a series of mailings going out to millions of women in the battleground states in three separate versions foremothers, older women, a
i am a registered independent for romney, not obama. i will not vote at all if santorum is the nominee for the republican party. host: why do you say that? caller: i think santorum is too far on the religious side. i do not like that part of the republican party. host: we will get a response from tom baxter. guest: that may be a conviction your firmly set in, but i wonder if the news stories of the past week have had any impact on you in that regard with the rush limbaugh story which has gone...
165
165
Aug 30, 2012
08/12
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 165
favorite 0
quote 0
romney will speak tonight. we are talking about the republican convention on " washington journal"this morning. call us with reaction. here are the numbers to call. give us your calls and also find us online through social media to talk about gov. romney's acceptance of the nomination tonight. find us on twitter by writing @cspanwj in your tweet. we are also on facebook. e-mail us. let's take a look at the front page of the wisconsin state journal. we did this courtesy of the museum. a photograph of the hometown guy, congressman yan. it says, we are ready for prime time. paul ryan took to the big stage of his life and told voters and supporters he is ready. he is ready to turnaround is struggling economy, build a stronger middle-class, ready to be vice-president. let's take a look at some of the paper's people are reading in washington. a front-page image of wash -- congressman ryan. it says "ryan pledges a gop rebirth." he took the national stage wednesday giving a televised speech that laid out one of the gop
romney will speak tonight. we are talking about the republican convention on " washington journal"this morning. call us with reaction. here are the numbers to call. give us your calls and also find us online through social media to talk about gov. romney's acceptance of the nomination tonight. find us on twitter by writing @cspanwj in your tweet. we are also on facebook. e-mail us. let's take a look at the front page of the wisconsin state journal. we did this courtesy of the museum....
8,913
8.9K
Apr 18, 2012
04/12
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 8,913
favorite 0
quote 1
bguest: i disagree with what romney said. the president has said all along that he wants all-of-the-above. oil and gas production is at an 80-year high. we are at the point where more oil was exported last year then was imported. we are getting away from dependence on middle east oil. he talks about fuel efficiency, which consumers want. he is also making it possible to move to alternative fuels like wind power, solar power. i think, in the long run, it will work. for romney to say he is not doing anything is simply false. host: a coordinated effort, it seems, by the other republican organizations. here is a recent ad by crossroads gps on the president energy policy. [video clip] >> will -- oil production to miss that it is in charge. >> these increases go back to push-era decisions. you're taking credit which is not fair. >> taking credit for others hard work. typical washington. tel obama, stop blaming others. work to pass better energy policies. host: congressman? guest: it is interesting, because republicans for years hav
bguest: i disagree with what romney said. the president has said all along that he wants all-of-the-above. oil and gas production is at an 80-year high. we are at the point where more oil was exported last year then was imported. we are getting away from dependence on middle east oil. he talks about fuel efficiency, which consumers want. he is also making it possible to move to alternative fuels like wind power, solar power. i think, in the long run, it will work. for romney to say he is not...
182
182
Jul 31, 2012
07/12
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 182
favorite 0
quote 0
romney, not so much. that is why you see the obama campaign going very strong on that romney. they are trying to introduce men romney. dare try to stop him from reaching a threshold level of credibility. [video clip] >> tax havens, offshore accounts. mitt romney has used every trick in the book. he estimates that over the last two years he paid less than 15% in taxes on half $43 million in income. it makes you wonder if he paid taxes at all. we do not know because he is only released one year of tax returns. >> i put out as much as we will put out. >> what is mitt romney hiding? host: "the washington post" has a special section specifically on negative ads. who is going negative is the question. your stats find that about 50 friends -- that 57% of all ads run by barack obama have been negative ads. where are the concentrations as we showed the map here in the market? host: this project -- guest: this is a concentrated race. we're talking about virginia, ohio, colorado. very focused on eight states. it went from 0 to 60 incredibly quickly in the states. it went very negative ve
romney, not so much. that is why you see the obama campaign going very strong on that romney. they are trying to introduce men romney. dare try to stop him from reaching a threshold level of credibility. [video clip] >> tax havens, offshore accounts. mitt romney has used every trick in the book. he estimates that over the last two years he paid less than 15% in taxes on half $43 million in income. it makes you wonder if he paid taxes at all. we do not know because he is only released one...
123
123
Jan 27, 2012
01/12
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 123
favorite 0
quote 0
romney can't do it. i hope to god we can wise up, so when the republicans are lining up to kill newt gingrich, that tells me something, they are terrified of him, and again, i think it is an honor speaking to you and have a great day, god bless eastin. host: thank you so much for watching. david mason goes by socialjustice on twitter -- charles crowd hammer -- charles krauthammer has another view on income equality and the state of the union. he writes -- again, that word fairness popping up as we are engaging you in a conversation about what is a fair shake in american society. that is the way one of our viewers put it and does the job force. iowa. tim is a democrat. caller: thank you for taking my call. first of all, i would like to discuss the topic of people buying into the proposal -- the people arguing against the rich paying little or no taxes. but if you look at the pace gales of the working class and the executive levels and see how the executive levels pay has grown with excessive bonuses, you
romney can't do it. i hope to god we can wise up, so when the republicans are lining up to kill newt gingrich, that tells me something, they are terrified of him, and again, i think it is an honor speaking to you and have a great day, god bless eastin. host: thank you so much for watching. david mason goes by socialjustice on twitter -- charles crowd hammer -- charles krauthammer has another view on income equality and the state of the union. he writes -- again, that word fairness popping up as...
130
130
Aug 6, 2012
08/12
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 130
favorite 0
quote 0
he is defining romney. that romney must tell us what is about and what he will replace obamacare with. ma should keep pushing hard to stay in office. host: austin, texas. caller: i don't know when telling the truth became negative, but i know john carey made a big mistake not fighting back against the swift boats ad ads. so i think the obama campaign has learned to be aggressive and put out the facts. it is a fact that romney will not release his tax returns. that is just a fact. when he said i'm going to put out all i'm going to put out, you wonder what else he is holding back. what would be surprise us with if he were elected? it is the swift boating that was the most negative i can remember. if john carey had fought back against that, i'd think he would have won. but he did not seem to spring into action when he was attacked like that. i think president obama has done a lot of positive things and that is appreciated. host: barbara, do you think that ads the obama campaign is running are more about accomp
he is defining romney. that romney must tell us what is about and what he will replace obamacare with. ma should keep pushing hard to stay in office. host: austin, texas. caller: i don't know when telling the truth became negative, but i know john carey made a big mistake not fighting back against the swift boats ad ads. so i think the obama campaign has learned to be aggressive and put out the facts. it is a fact that romney will not release his tax returns. that is just a fact. when he said...
151
151
Sep 1, 2012
09/12
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 151
favorite 0
quote 0
romney has nothing. he has no specifics. that's why he can only devote one or two sentenced to each thing. the mars curiosity up there that was accomplished ahead of time, better than anyone saw. and no one's talking about immaterial. i mean, you talk about the new frontier, kennedy's vision and all. this was a big leap. and they didn't want to give kudos to that. it was so american. you know, those guys who built that, the curiosity, i'm talking about. they don't give a flip about the democratic nonsense. that's such an american accomplishment. they did not mention that once too. it's more about what they did not mention that really hurt. er you know, i -- conventions are good for showing these -- these -- whoa, i don't know what the word is except bozos or buffoons for what they are. >> leaving it there, roy in ashville, north carolina. a tweet from d.w. english who writes conventions give ordinary people a chance to hang out with party insiders for a few days. nothing wrong with that writes d.w. english who sent us this m
romney has nothing. he has no specifics. that's why he can only devote one or two sentenced to each thing. the mars curiosity up there that was accomplished ahead of time, better than anyone saw. and no one's talking about immaterial. i mean, you talk about the new frontier, kennedy's vision and all. this was a big leap. and they didn't want to give kudos to that. it was so american. you know, those guys who built that, the curiosity, i'm talking about. they don't give a flip about the...
109
109
Oct 17, 2012
10/12
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 109
favorite 0
quote 0
he is voting for mitt romney. and mitt romney is basically looking down on him. he is basically the 37 per cent scnt. host: what you do in newport news? caller: i am a stay home mom. host: thank you for calling in. traci and north carolina on our support mitt romney line. caller: good morning. the comment that obama keeps saying is that he is trying to have jobs here in the united states, but back in january of 2010 we apparently in north carolina had an led manufacturer company that was awarded $39 million through a stimulus funded tax credit program, and half of the company employees are in china. so he is contradicting himself. and that is really irritating to a lot of people. we have a oil right off our coast. and yet, he has given millions to brazil to help them drill, when we really -- used our own resources to benefit our country and become more independent instead of relying on other countries for what we already have. it is ridiculous. also, i keep hearing about -- it is quite and irritating. it sounds as though he is trying to buy boats. but should not
he is voting for mitt romney. and mitt romney is basically looking down on him. he is basically the 37 per cent scnt. host: what you do in newport news? caller: i am a stay home mom. host: thank you for calling in. traci and north carolina on our support mitt romney line. caller: good morning. the comment that obama keeps saying is that he is trying to have jobs here in the united states, but back in january of 2010 we apparently in north carolina had an led manufacturer company that was...
131
131
Jan 17, 2012
01/12
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 131
favorite 0
quote 0
it santorum wartell said gingrich anne romney, that would be analogous -- would upset gingrich and romney, that would be analogous. they generally nominate someone who has run before and has experience. it could be a good thing. you have run before and you learn how to do it. you introduce yourself to the voters earlier. it could be not a great thing, like republicans did with bob dole, a fine man. really impressive careers. they did not make good general election candidates. host: an independent. good morning. caller: i like to thank you for c-span. you're about the only people who tell the truth. mr. bill is very good at distorting the facts. ron paul did excellent. he tore those guys up. he did stumble a little bit because they got four against one, but that is ok, we will still win. you said that it would be meeting certain places and you did not mention ron paul. i want to tell you where ron paul will be today. he is going to be in colombia, he is going to be there at 10:00 a.m., and in spartanburg on north church st., 2:00 p.m.. he will be at a holiday inn at 4:30 p.m. i like to add
it santorum wartell said gingrich anne romney, that would be analogous -- would upset gingrich and romney, that would be analogous. they generally nominate someone who has run before and has experience. it could be a good thing. you have run before and you learn how to do it. you introduce yourself to the voters earlier. it could be not a great thing, like republicans did with bob dole, a fine man. really impressive careers. they did not make good general election candidates. host: an...
126
126
Jul 21, 2012
07/12
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 126
favorite 0
quote 0
let's show you mitt romney. [video clip] >> we know how evil is over, and we're seeing that greater power today in the goodness and compassion of a wounded community. grieving and ord families and our rorer are surrounded with love today and not just by those who are with them and holding them in their arms. bacon also know they are being lifted up in prayer by people -- they can also know they are being lifted up in prayer by people all over the nation. make everyone of them feel the sympathy of our whole nation and the comfort of a living god. there will be justice for those responsible but that is another matter for another day. today is a moment to grieve and remember, to reach out and help, to appreciate our blessings and life. calle host: how long have a campaign suspended their operations? guest: it is in definite right now. i suspect it will not be for all that long, maybe three, four days. that is the kind of thing that often happens in these tragic situations. politics will get back to normal and proba
let's show you mitt romney. [video clip] >> we know how evil is over, and we're seeing that greater power today in the goodness and compassion of a wounded community. grieving and ord families and our rorer are surrounded with love today and not just by those who are with them and holding them in their arms. bacon also know they are being lifted up in prayer by people -- they can also know they are being lifted up in prayer by people all over the nation. make everyone of them feel the...
209
209
Oct 3, 2012
10/12
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 209
favorite 0
quote 0
that is what mitt romney stands for. guest: banker for calling in this morning. -- thank you for calling in this morning. about 20% of young people do not identify as republican or democrat. they identify as independent. this is an important point to understand. what we have seen in research is that young people are frustrated with the hyper- partisan nature and are interested in seeing issues talked about in the debate tonight, for example, and having politicians and people and their communities come together to have an impact on issues they care about. this is what we have seen in some people's local communities. some of the young people don't have those opportunities and are looking in ways they can address the challenges in their communities. host: a look at the view of the vote and how balanced out in campaign 2008 -- guest: young people are a diverse population. 32% of 18-29 years old voted for senator mccain and this is something we need to factor in when speaking out to young people. host: abby is from tufts univ
that is what mitt romney stands for. guest: banker for calling in this morning. -- thank you for calling in this morning. about 20% of young people do not identify as republican or democrat. they identify as independent. this is an important point to understand. what we have seen in research is that young people are frustrated with the hyper- partisan nature and are interested in seeing issues talked about in the debate tonight, for example, and having politicians and people and their...
184
184
Nov 2, 2012
11/12
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 184
favorite 0
quote 0
for romney, it is a necessity. debates about whether romney can carry ohio or other midwestern battleground states become moot without a win here, experts say. the "new york times" focuses on pennsylvania and a story a -- and shift, romney a purchase pennsylvania with a new urgency. first there was quiet, then came the super pacs, not the candidate is on his way. in a striking last-minute shift, the romney campaign has decided to invest its most precious resource, the candidate's time in a serious way to win pennsylvania. mr. romney's appearance here on sunday could be a crafty political move to seriously undercut president obama, or could be a sign of desperation. either way is visit represents the biggest jolt yet in a state that has been recently largely ignored. in recent days, polls showing -obama's narrowing said. again, this morning we are talking about the non- battleground states. we will go to california, on our line for republicans, helen, you are on. caller: good morning. i am a first-time caller. pleas
for romney, it is a necessity. debates about whether romney can carry ohio or other midwestern battleground states become moot without a win here, experts say. the "new york times" focuses on pennsylvania and a story a -- and shift, romney a purchase pennsylvania with a new urgency. first there was quiet, then came the super pacs, not the candidate is on his way. in a striking last-minute shift, the romney campaign has decided to invest its most precious resource, the candidate's time...
173
173
Feb 12, 2012
02/12
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 173
favorite 0
quote 0
mitt romney is a liar. newt gingrich, for him -- i need to say the president obama needs to have a plan. that is what i have to say. host: all right. this point, "putting flip-flop in quotes, a ridiculous word that represents the dumbing down of english and its users. i hate hearing it." going back to david ignatius and his piece this morning, he points out "the leader that can deal with american problems today is the one the correspond to complaints that his policies go against past positions." the thoughts of david ignatius and many of you this sunday morning. thank you for calling in. again, if you have just joined us, the next round of the voting is in michigan and arizona at the end of this month. primaries in a number of key states that will take place in early march. we will taken -- a look at the issue of citizens united in just a couple of minutes. the president of citizens united will be joining us in a couple of minutes. first, a look at the guests and topics dominating this sunday morning, all o
mitt romney is a liar. newt gingrich, for him -- i need to say the president obama needs to have a plan. that is what i have to say. host: all right. this point, "putting flip-flop in quotes, a ridiculous word that represents the dumbing down of english and its users. i hate hearing it." going back to david ignatius and his piece this morning, he points out "the leader that can deal with american problems today is the one the correspond to complaints that his policies go against...
219
219
Oct 1, 2012
10/12
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 219
favorite 0
quote 0
the other issue was romney. he donated $4 billion to the mormon church, so he is still in the church. i would like to have everybody here about those two people, about the russians and the mormons and they will make up their mind. host: let's try lesley from ohio, independent. hi. caller: >> thank you for the moment to have this forum. it's a great treasure. we live in a country where a lot of times people don't listen when others are speaking. i think you do a great job moderating. host: banks. i appreciate your call. -- thanks. caller: do i believe the vice president makes a difference? i think the composite ticket of any party absolutely makes a difference. you are looking at a partnership no different than any other partnerships, whether it be a french ship or a working relationship. -- a friendship. no party is going to represent absolutely 100% of what one voting person is going to absolutely like. no different than when i look at my husband. is the everythinperfect? no. we are a great partnership. there a
the other issue was romney. he donated $4 billion to the mormon church, so he is still in the church. i would like to have everybody here about those two people, about the russians and the mormons and they will make up their mind. host: let's try lesley from ohio, independent. hi. caller: >> thank you for the moment to have this forum. it's a great treasure. we live in a country where a lot of times people don't listen when others are speaking. i think you do a great job moderating. host:...
177
177
Nov 7, 2012
11/12
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 177
favorite 0
quote 0
moving on to florida, this one is not called yet 4 obama 1 mitt romney -- for obama or mitt romney. north carolina, the economy had a big impact. and also three out of five of voters said they would want some or all of the health-care law appealed. you see mitt romney on top in north carolina. he gets that battleground state. in a virginia, and 2008, obama the first democratic president to win. in 40 years. moving on to new hampshire. new hampshire from independents make up 45% of the electorate. president obama came out on top, a 52% to 47%. all of these results can be found on our web site at c- span.org. host: obama hits historic high with hispanics, winning 71%. he won 71% of the hispanic vote, the largest margin of victory with latinos in history. and politic of this morning, obama's re-election, 12 takeaways. number 1, 2008 was not a drill. for months, republicans have been working under the assumption that a bad economy would combine with an ebbing of the electorate that gave obama a victory in 2008. white voters would represent a higher portion of the electorate, black voter
moving on to florida, this one is not called yet 4 obama 1 mitt romney -- for obama or mitt romney. north carolina, the economy had a big impact. and also three out of five of voters said they would want some or all of the health-care law appealed. you see mitt romney on top in north carolina. he gets that battleground state. in a virginia, and 2008, obama the first democratic president to win. in 40 years. moving on to new hampshire. new hampshire from independents make up 45% of the...
156
156
Oct 4, 2012
10/12
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 156
favorite 0
quote 0
mitt romney has worked across the lines -- mitt romney appears to be a leader. i believe he will look down and will cut you off and that is what he has done with the congress. i did not believe that we can handle another four years like we had with this government. host: 22 in ohio -- what do you do in ohio? caller: i work in the roofing business. the business is good because of hailstorms that we had. i have relatives across the country. in some states there is some worked. i have friends in the auto industry that are all about obama. other friends have jobs outside the auto industry under starving to death. i have lived in florida. the economy was bad. i have worked in the houston area. in alabama, the economy is terrible. in georgia, the economy is terrible. host: can you stay on the line for just a second? i want to get a president obama supporter and get your reaction to that. is that ok? caller: sure. host: marie from florida. were you listening to what scott had to say? what would you say to him? caller: the health-care -- we investigated places like germ
mitt romney has worked across the lines -- mitt romney appears to be a leader. i believe he will look down and will cut you off and that is what he has done with the congress. i did not believe that we can handle another four years like we had with this government. host: 22 in ohio -- what do you do in ohio? caller: i work in the roofing business. the business is good because of hailstorms that we had. i have relatives across the country. in some states there is some worked. i have friends in...
166
166
Apr 10, 2012
04/12
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 166
favorite 0
quote 0
that is the difference between obama and romney care. excuse me, romney and obama care. that caller should know that or be able to deduce that. if a state wants to get together, i have no problem with that, making people buy insurance but the federal government can't get that. why is it so important for people to understand that? he wants federal government or is botching education and misaligning money at will and saying more money should go to washington, d.c., for example, where the school system is completely ineffectual. who wants them running the national health care plan and that's what obama care, regardless of what the left is saying, that's what health department, a national plan. i as a republican have no problem with the state running it because you could complain at the state level, and you say republicans never want to help poor people. republicans get more percentage of their income to charity than democrats. i've seen many studies on that. we just think it could be handled by local charities more efficiently and more with care and discernment than the dem
that is the difference between obama and romney care. excuse me, romney and obama care. that caller should know that or be able to deduce that. if a state wants to get together, i have no problem with that, making people buy insurance but the federal government can't get that. why is it so important for people to understand that? he wants federal government or is botching education and misaligning money at will and saying more money should go to washington, d.c., for example, where the school...
198
198
Sep 8, 2012
09/12
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 198
favorite 0
quote 0
mitt romney says no. that is why his policy is written by the oil companies that want to keep the subsidies. president obama wants to move to the future. host: houston, texas, steve? hello? caller: i am in the oil and gas industry. i have been for 30 years. my father was in it before me. most of my family is. i wonder if any of you have ever been out to a drilling rig. as far as subsidies, letting people keep more of their own money is not a subsidy. host: mr. karpinski. guest: i have visited oil fields. i have done manual labor. we're talking about where we go on energy policy. those are fossil fuels. there are limited supplies. we need to move to new energy future. that is why we support president obama strongly. he has a vision for the future. he does not eliminate that. he says we need to be more efficient with more renewables. that is the path to the future. we should press the subsidies. host: do you both support building nuclear energy power plants? guest: i would say for building something that do
mitt romney says no. that is why his policy is written by the oil companies that want to keep the subsidies. president obama wants to move to the future. host: houston, texas, steve? hello? caller: i am in the oil and gas industry. i have been for 30 years. my father was in it before me. most of my family is. i wonder if any of you have ever been out to a drilling rig. as far as subsidies, letting people keep more of their own money is not a subsidy. host: mr. karpinski. guest: i have visited...
211
211
Oct 2, 2012
10/12
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 211
favorite 0
quote 0
-- mitt romney? mitt romney apologized. host: let's look at tom and said governor romney made yesterday about the debate. -- that governor romney made yesterday about the debate. [video clip] >> there is a lot of interest, people want to know who will win, who will score, and in my view it is not winning and losing, or the people themselves, the president and myself. it is about something bigger than that. these debates are about the pathway for word for america that we would choose, and the american people will have to make their choice. i look forward to these debates. i am delighted that we will have three debates. he will be a conversation with the american people that will span almost an entire month. host: mitt romney on the campaign trail yesterday. we have seen the candidates talk about this low expectation game. howard kurtz, caucus through what they have been saying. -- talk us through what they have been saying. guest: the president has been saying governor romney is a good debater, and i am ok, and the run the c
-- mitt romney? mitt romney apologized. host: let's look at tom and said governor romney made yesterday about the debate. -- that governor romney made yesterday about the debate. [video clip] >> there is a lot of interest, people want to know who will win, who will score, and in my view it is not winning and losing, or the people themselves, the president and myself. it is about something bigger than that. these debates are about the pathway for word for america that we would choose, and...
103
103
Oct 25, 2012
10/12
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 103
favorite 0
quote 0
i think governor romney has a great shot. in 2000, the democrat came out with 51% in clark county yet george bush still won. there is a good chance that governor romney can make it. host: as the race come down now to one or two issues in nevada? guest: everybody is going after the last three people who have not made up their mind. we have such an ad war going on here. both democrats and republicans are working like mad to try to get people to get out to vote. what is not too bad is republicans tend to vote later. you will see this gap closing, closing, closing the closer we get to election day. host: i want to play you a clip from president obama yesterday and some of the comments he made. >> there is no more serious issue in the presidential campaign then who can you trust? trust matters. who is going to look out for you? and here is the thing. nevada, you know me by now. you know i say what i mean, and i mean what i say. we have not finished everything we set out to do in 2008 but you know every single day i set foot in tha
i think governor romney has a great shot. in 2000, the democrat came out with 51% in clark county yet george bush still won. there is a good chance that governor romney can make it. host: as the race come down now to one or two issues in nevada? guest: everybody is going after the last three people who have not made up their mind. we have such an ad war going on here. both democrats and republicans are working like mad to try to get people to get out to vote. what is not too bad is republicans...
148
148
Oct 6, 2012
10/12
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 148
favorite 0
quote 0
if ann romney -- mitt romney wins, he has promised to create 12 million jobs in his first term. if he does get to the white house, especially for people in the media, we will be checking to see if he is able to live up to that promise. host: next is michelle on the republican line from alabama. caller: thanks for taking my call. i do not believe is jobs number israel. -- is real. my brother-in-law has been on unemployment for a year. he had to get off of that, not because of a job. because of other reasons. he is no longer collecting unemployment. my husband has been looking for a job almost one year. he is unable to find a steady job. when the jobs number, 7.8%, can mean full-time and better paying jobs that are not seasonal -- as many are -- there will be a lot of part-time jobs because the holidays are coming. there could be better jobs, full-time jobs, permanent jobs at the rate of 7.8%, i would agree it is getting better. 7.8% does not represent that. i believe we need to elect mitt romney. he has created jobs in the past. i believe he will do so again. host: what about the
if ann romney -- mitt romney wins, he has promised to create 12 million jobs in his first term. if he does get to the white house, especially for people in the media, we will be checking to see if he is able to live up to that promise. host: next is michelle on the republican line from alabama. caller: thanks for taking my call. i do not believe is jobs number israel. -- is real. my brother-in-law has been on unemployment for a year. he had to get off of that, not because of a job. because of...
256
256
Oct 29, 2012
10/12
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 256
favorite 0
quote 0
it has swings towards romney a net two%. our last poll, just after the first debate -- is edging up, but obama has a steady lead. it is a democratic-leaning state these days. there has not been an awful lot of campaign activity in terms of action by the candidates. more important advertising -- they have not really targeted the state this year, unlike 2008 and the previous four cycles. host: there is an awful lot of advertising in the separate -- senate race, particularly by tom smith, the republican nominee. your polling shows that race is closer -- senator casey is still holding a lead of seven points over tom smith. what is happening in that race? caller: it is a simple matter of if you spend $17 million of your own money you can get hearing from people. senator caseous a member -- casey is a member of an institution that is not very popular these days, the congress. smith has gained traction just on the strength of his message. introducing himself to voters. that could be one of the surprises on election night. host: let
it has swings towards romney a net two%. our last poll, just after the first debate -- is edging up, but obama has a steady lead. it is a democratic-leaning state these days. there has not been an awful lot of campaign activity in terms of action by the candidates. more important advertising -- they have not really targeted the state this year, unlike 2008 and the previous four cycles. host: there is an awful lot of advertising in the separate -- senate race, particularly by tom smith, the...
126
126
Aug 18, 2012
08/12
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 126
favorite 0
quote 0
governor romney is squeaky clean. he donated more to charity than any other president out there and deviling more than the democrats. one-tenth of 1% of his income last year went to charity. romney has returned money left and right. he will not do that and then tried to cheat on his taxes. host: here is gaithersburg, maryland. hello. caller: it is non so much the attention on things that the good things they have done. the people here have to make a decision about who they want the president to be. romney -- he wanted to make sure that the person he wants to pick does not have any issues relevant to his taxes. this is one of the many questions that we the people need to be able to say -- could we want for president? people are forgetting that. romney's taxes establish character about him. host: if you had a chance to see his record, what questions does it in sir? caller: we are in this economic situation and i would like to know how he will judge other people. does he have money someplace else? how does he pay his tax
governor romney is squeaky clean. he donated more to charity than any other president out there and deviling more than the democrats. one-tenth of 1% of his income last year went to charity. romney has returned money left and right. he will not do that and then tried to cheat on his taxes. host: here is gaithersburg, maryland. hello. caller: it is non so much the attention on things that the good things they have done. the people here have to make a decision about who they want the president to...
252
252
Nov 1, 2012
11/12
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 252
favorite 0
quote 1
use of governor romney working to get red cross relief -- you saw governor romney. i think this is something where the country all unites together. i would like to address, having been down to the mines myself also and knowing how strong george allen and governor romney have been in support of what is going on down there and all the jobs that have been lost, everybody knows that the democratic party has just been anti-coal. when brian ran himself for governor he attacked by a coal industry and there were all sorts of battles in the democratic primary to see who was the most anti-kohl. we need coal as part of our all of the above strategy. we need offshore drilling. we need all of these good, high- paying energy jobs and on day one, governor romney will let the offshore drilling go forward and take these regulations that have been crushing the coal industry, the middle class that has been buried in southwest virginia been very -- southwest virginia. they know exactly what joe biden has been talking about with the middle class being buried because they have been one o
use of governor romney working to get red cross relief -- you saw governor romney. i think this is something where the country all unites together. i would like to address, having been down to the mines myself also and knowing how strong george allen and governor romney have been in support of what is going on down there and all the jobs that have been lost, everybody knows that the democratic party has just been anti-coal. when brian ran himself for governor he attacked by a coal industry and...
140
140
Nov 4, 2012
11/12
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 140
favorite 0
quote 0
mitt romney has 36 states that lane mitt romney and 170 mitt romney electoral -- lean mitt romney and 170 mitt romney electoral votes. caller: question on the table is who we think is going to win and why. i believe president obama will be reelected. the tipping point will be the auto bailout. those people in ohio and michigan -- right now, the zero -- the economy in ohio and michigan and i spend a lot of time in wisconsin -- they will be voting for obama because of that bailout. romney can pick up the democratic states, north carolina and florida. obama could lose the popular vote due to an increased amount of republican turnout this year and the effects of sandy and the northeast. it could hurt democratic turnout there. i saw police see -- i solidly see an obama victory. host: the washington post is writing about myths about the electoral college. guest: the caller was right. states like new jersey and new york will not affect the electoral college. president obama win those. huge numbers for running in the south. there is a chance for an electoral college-popular vote split. host:
mitt romney has 36 states that lane mitt romney and 170 mitt romney electoral -- lean mitt romney and 170 mitt romney electoral votes. caller: question on the table is who we think is going to win and why. i believe president obama will be reelected. the tipping point will be the auto bailout. those people in ohio and michigan -- right now, the zero -- the economy in ohio and michigan and i spend a lot of time in wisconsin -- they will be voting for obama because of that bailout. romney can...
174
174
Jan 31, 2012
01/12
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 174
favorite 0
quote 0
mitt romney. let's hear from jim, an independent. are you voting today? caller: i cannot vote in florida of. i am a registered independent. romney is telling the truth. gingrich is not fit to serve. if gingrich is telling the truth, romney is not fit to serve. of course, romney is a leader in the mormon church. host: jim, touching on your plan, let's look at a story in "the wall street journal" that says the latest race ends on a hostile note. host: as we've already talked about this morning, many boats have already been cast. -- many votes have already been cast. host: michael, a democrat in massachusetts. good morning. caller: good morning. thank god for c-span. i want to comment on how much lying goes on back-and-forth. i just told the average person can see this. it is really pathetic when you think about the amount of money that is spent on these campaigns and you cannot even get the truth. it is ridiculous. it comes from both ends of it. gingrich, this guy is out of control. it is unbelievab
mitt romney. let's hear from jim, an independent. are you voting today? caller: i cannot vote in florida of. i am a registered independent. romney is telling the truth. gingrich is not fit to serve. if gingrich is telling the truth, romney is not fit to serve. of course, romney is a leader in the mormon church. host: jim, touching on your plan, let's look at a story in "the wall street journal" that says the latest race ends on a hostile note. host: as we've already talked about this...